ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to identify the historical development and to determine a guidance concept for the expectations development of Alun-alun Semarang. This study used three methods as follows descriptions, diachronic-synchronic, and evaluation. The data collecting is focusing on secondary survey of historical development of the area, and an additional collecting data is used through field observation and questionnaires distribution.The result of this study found that the reality area of Alun-alun is related with two activities, which are as center government and an Islamic proselytization. The continuation development of the area is noticeable with the influences of the Dutch colonial buildings. In the colonial era the structure of the area is utilize a traditional Javanese concept. Later in subsequent developments area the additional tendency is economic activities. For future development is require a decree concept within the outline of historical arrangement area and preserving the function as the commercial area.